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'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II' and a Quarter Century of 'The Sims' | Button Mash Feb 06, 2025

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Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James banter about whether the console wars are over and whether 'Marvel Rivals' will keep the crown that 'Overwatch' once wore. Then (19:50) they give their spoiler-free reviews of the immense, fascinating, and frustrating action RPG 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.' After that, Julianna Ress and Khal Davenport join Ben to reminisce about 'The Sims' and reflect on the franchise's legacy on its 25th anniversary (48:30).

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Steve Ahlman, Matt James, Julianna Ress, and Khal Davenport

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Can the Fantastic Four Save the MCU? Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Reaction | The Midnight Boys Feb 05, 2025

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The Boys are back to react to the official trailer for the long-awaited 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: January 2025 Feb 01, 2025

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New year, new recommendations! Join the Ringer-Verse and House of R crews as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were (mostly) released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode.

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Mallory Rubin, Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Matt James, Arjuna Ramgopal, Johnathan Kermah, Charles Holmes

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ + the State of Marvel Animation | Mint Edition Jan 31, 2025

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Jomi and Steve are back and swinging with their thoughts on the premiere of ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ on Disney+. Along the way, they discuss Hudson Thames’s comment about “wokeness,” the show’s theme music, and much more!

Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Mythic Quest’ and Our Favorite Fiction About Video Games, Plus Ashly Burch | Button Mash Jan 30, 2025

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Ben and Jomi discuss their mutual affection for the Apple TV+ comedy ‘Mythic Quest,’ examine what makes the series stand out, and react to its return for a fourth season. Then they name their top five movies, TV shows, and novels about video games, game development, or gaming culture (1:20). After that, they talk to Ashly Burch, a prominent video game voice actor, ‘Mythic Quest’ costar, and writer/director/producer of ‘Mythic Quest’ and spinoff ‘Side Quest,’ about making both series, her prolific career, and the evolution of the games industry (1:09:00).

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Jomi Adeniran and Ashly Burch

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Midnight Family Court: The Fight for Batman | Midnight Boys Jan 30, 2025

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The Boys are back with another Midnight Family Court, this time over who should gain custody of Batman—Matt Reeves or James Gunn (04:39)—with the Honorable Judge Chris Ryan serving the court. Later, they dive into the new trailer for the newest Ryan Coogler film, 'Sinners' (54:49).

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Is 'Wicked' Actually Good? | The Midnight Boys Jan 23, 2025

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The Boys may be late, but they are here to bring you all of their opinions of ‘Wicked’ (7:07). They give out their awards (1:05:18) for best song and maybe even give it their own rendition.

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The 2025 Confidence Pool (TV Edition) Plus Creature Comandos's Dean Lorey | Mint Edition Jan 18, 2025

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Jomi and Steve are joined by Daniel Chin for part two of their 2025 confidence pool! This episode focuses on TV shows with high anticipation. Later, Jomi interviews 'Creature Commandos' and 'Harley Quinn" Season 5 show runner Dean Lorey!

Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman

Guests: Daniel Chin and Dean Lorey

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The 2025 Confidence Pool (Movies Edition) | Mint Edition Jan 17, 2025

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Jomi and Steve are ready to kick off Mint Edition’s new year with a look ahead at the long list of movies in 2025! Joined by Daniel Chin, the guys are deciding just how confident they are about movies like ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ and much more. And stay tuned for tomorrow’s television confidence pool episode.

Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman

Guest: Daniel Chin

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Reactions Jan 16, 2025

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Ben and Matt James discuss Nintendo's video unveiling of its Switch successor: what was confirmed, what was strongly suggested, and what wasn't mentioned at all. They also discuss Nintendo's promotional approach, how the Switch 2 fits into the larger gaming landscape, their hopes for future reveals, and more.

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guest: Matt James

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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